The New Hyuga Compound

by dacartie

As a married couple, Neji and Tenten live in the Hyuga Compound with their own children, dealing with ninja life at the same time, which is not easy. The setting in this story remains the same as in Naruto Shippuden, so technology isn't advanced as in Boruto Next Generations. It is mostly narrated in Neji's point of view.

Chapter I - Lord Hiashi's Announcement

It's been a week since Tenten and I got married. And the day finally came. Now we'll live together in the Hyuga Compound. I'm so nervous. But I know we'll be fine. Lord Hiashi, I mean, my uncle. Called us because he needs to give us a special blessing. Now that Naruto and Hinata live in his childhood house. We are the rightful inheritors of the principal Hyuga Compound. I insisted that he could keep living in here with my cousin Hanabi, but he didn't agree. Seems like traditions are hard to break Afterall. And that we need total privacy as a marriage and all that stuff.

So here I am, next to the love of my life. Waiting to receive all those beautiful wishes from my uncle.

It feels like a blessing from my own dad in a certain way. Because my dad used to be my uncle's twin brother.

Neji, I'm proud of you. You've been a respectful and loyal nephew with me since you were a little kid. Now is time for you and your beautiful bride to have kids of your own. He said.

I may have blushed when he said kids. It seems silly but I never thought about having children til he mentioned it. Well, it's the normal thing that comes after getting married but still ...

I wish for both of your prosperity, peace, and lots of happiness. I hope this house becomes a home were lots of healthy children may run and grow up. This will be a New Hyuga Compound. Even better than the first one.

I felt so honored and nervous at the same time, that the only words that could come out of my mouth were: Yes, uncle.
But he smiled and did something that I thought we never would do in the past.

He hugged us tight.

Tenten and I looked at each other and laughed together.

Then I smiled to the open sky.

Something deep inside my heart told me that my father blessed us as well.

...

It's been 7 years since Tenten and I started living in the New Hyuga Compound. And I'm happy to say, that uncle Hiashi's blessing came true.

Now we have not one, not two, but 6 beautiful children.

I remember as if it were yesterday when our first daughter was born.

Tenliene ... what a beautiful baby. She got my eyes and her beautiful mother's smile. Can't believe that now she is 7.

And Feng, he's out little miracle.
Tenten was stubborn, but don't tell her I said that.

She refused to stop cleaning and cooking when she was pregnant. And we almost lose our beautiful son, but we hurried to the hospital on time and could stop the bleeding.

She had to rest all her pregnancy but all the effort was worth it. Despite how weak and delicate he was as a newborn, he is so mischievous now, and seems to be always hungry.

Kae and Pei Pei. My little princesses.

What can I say about them?
Just that uncle Hiashi warned us that we would probably have twins.
Because my dad was a twin.
Seems cute ?
That's because you don't have 2 sets of twins.

After having our little girls, we had Hiashi and Hizashi.
I was surprised too when Tenten said she wanted to name them after my late father and my uncle.
But I felt so happy about it that I agreed.

Now she is pregnant with our 7th baby and we just decided that is our last child.

Why?

Her tummy is so big that I'm afraid she's having triplets now. Don't get me wrong. I love being a dad, but it's difficult to take care of two babies at the same time, so I can't imagine more than that.

...

All this time, it's been a blessing to be a parent, but sometimes it seems like an endless nightmare. Again, don't get me wrong. You will understand better when I explain you when the biggest trouble started.

Our eldest child, started school today.
Ever since before I was born, kids start attending the ninja academy at the age of 7.

We weren't worried about her because she has always been so calm and obedient. Anyway, the day started peacefully, or, our kind of peaceful.

A house with 5 children running wildly, because they don't want to take a bath, or get dressed in the morning. It's our kind of peaceful.

Breakfast is ready, and remember not to make trouble for mommy while I am gone. I told them.

They would be kind of by themselves. Yes, they were with Tenten but she was in her last week of pregnancy, so there wasn't much she could do in case they got in trouble. We didn't want to bother Hanabi or Hinata. Because they already had their own problems to take care about, but, still, we should have asked someone to keep an eye on them.

They sat in the table and started eating. I took a deep breath and took Tenliene's little hand.

Are you ready ?

Always been dad. She said with a confident smile.

And we started jumping from one tree to another, til we got to the ninja academy. That was the big problem, I started teaching ninjutsu to my kids, even before they started their academic life.

When we finally arrived to the ninja academy, I felt kind of nostalgic. I remembered those days were Lee used to practice with Tenten and me. We didn't know we would end up as a team, and that we would share so many memories together.

I smiled. This place was really special to me Afterall. Then Iruka sensei saw us and came with a huge smile on his face.

Neji Hyuga ! It's nice to see you again. And who's this young lady ?

I'm Tenliene Hyuga sir. I'm a new student and I hope I can become a good shinobi like you one day.

Then you are Neji's daughter, Amazing !
Did you know that I used to be your father's sensei ?
I bet you will be an excellent student just like him.

I hope so. Said my little girl, blushing a bit.

Good to hear that. Then go inside dear, our classroom will be the first to the left. I'll be there in a bit. He spoke.

Tenliene blinked in approbation and gave me a hug.
Then I told her I would come at the end of the day for her.

When I saw her entering, I felt as a small part of my heart sank. My eldest baby, out there to become a ninja, I just couldn't believe it.

And how is her level Neji ? I remember your clan teaches taijutsu to their children as soon as they turn 3 years old.

You are right. I've been teaching her taijutsu since she was 3yo. So she might be a little advanced on that. Also she already knows how to throw shurikens, use a kunai and well a little bit of ninjutsu.

Iruka sensei's face tensed. He seemed worried.

Neji ... I believe ninjutsu is kind of dangerous for young children. I understand that Tenliene is just 7yo.

I know, but I just taught her the transformation jutsu, and ... the body replacement jutsu. Nothing to worry about.

That's a relief. Oh, and how about her byakugan ?

It hasn't awakened yet, but I would thank you if you let me know about any changes throughout the year.

As the daughter of the boy that could do the eight trigrams' palms revolving heaven since he was 13yo. I'll keep my eyes open. I bet she'll be the class prodigy.

Thank you so much. I leave my daughter in your hands.

Having said that I left. The real problem wasn't Tenliene knowing ninjutsu. It was my younger children knowing it.

Even if I didn't know they had learnt. I was worrying about leaving my daughter in his new sensei's hand and what I should have worried about in the first place, was with whom I would leave my other 5 kids.

As I said, my younger children knew ninjutsu.

How did I discover that?

In the worst way.

Each time I practiced with Tenliene in the garden, they were playing inside or that's what I thought.

They were paying attention. To the words, movements and hand gestures I taught to her. Then one day the transformation issue happened.

Tenten was in her last week of pregnancy and Tenliene attended to her classes almost all day. That is why I had to take care of the kids almost 24/7

Days passed peacefully in our kind of peaceful way as I explained before, but yesterday Lord Hokage, or Naruto in this case. Assigned a small mission.

He told me that he completely understood my case and having into account Tenten's situation. He would assign the mission to another ninja. But I refused.

It's been years since I fought with Naruto at the chunnin exams and told him that he would never be a hokage.

All that destiny stuff I used to believe so blindly. All those mean things I used to say. Came to my mind each time I visited his office. Making impossible for me not to obey his orders. I felt like, that's what I should do, to mend my past mistakes.

So, I went to the next village to help an old woman with the harvest.

My mission's rank has decreased due to my wife's state. And that was another reason why I couldn't deny to attend.

At home, Tenten fell asleep. She was feeling really sleepy that week and due to that my dear angels, or must I say devils, decided to use ninjutsu for their benefit.

They wanted to eat candy but we didn't have any that they could reach without a ladder. So, they decided to make a field trip all by themselves. Collecting all the coins they had in their piggy banks. Feng, yes my little Feng transformed himself in me.

Chapter II - The Transformation Jutsu (In Feng's pov)

Mom fell asleep, we can go out and she won't notice.

Guys, are you sure that dad won't get mad at us if we go out without his permission ? Said Kae

Don't worry, I'm 6 now. And I'm the man of the family when dad's not here.
Now, you have the coins ?

Everything's ready Feng. Said Hizashi.

Then, I'll transform into dad. Don't step close.

You can remember how ? I forgot some of the hand gestures. Said Hiashi.

Of course, I've been practicing for some weeks. I said, while I made the exact gestures I saw Tenliene practicing with dad last year.

Transformation !

And then suddenly I felt taller. Probably because I was. They looked amazed at me. And I felt a slight burn in my cheeks. I felt a little embarrased.

How do I look ?

I put a hand over my mouth. I was astonished when I discovered my voice had changed too, and that it wasn't mine but dad's voice.

Wow, that's daddy's voice !
But ... maybe you aren't as strong as him.
Lift me up daddy ! Said Pei Pei

I tried to lift her but we both fell. It felt the same as it I tried in my actual body. I looked like dad, sounded like him but didn't have his strenght.

We just fell because you eat too much. I told her.

Now that doesn't sound like daddy. He's never mean to me. Besides, I eat too much ?
You are the one who got sick after eating all the cookies in the jar.

Get over that already !
I told you all that it wasn't my fault.
They smelled too good.

Well, I believe it will work afterall. Let's hold hands and act as we do when daddy take us out.

And hurry, Tenliene is coming home in an hour.

Now listen carefully. We need to act natural in front of the villagers. If they see something weird in us, they'll tell mom, dad or Uncle Gai. We don't want that, do we ?

Of course not, last time we were naughty, he made us run around our house for an hour.

He said that an exercised child is a well behaved child. And that made me didn't want to run again for the whole year. Said Kae

It was a week Kae, you don't understand the difference between month, year or week yet, do you ?

Can you blame me ? I'm five.

Okay, guys. Let's hold hands, we need to pretend, remember ?

Yes dad, said Hizashi.

We walked a few blocks when an angry dog appeared in our way towards the shop.

He seemed really angry, barking and growling. Still a little far but coming at us.

Feng, I'm scared, that dog ... Said Hiashi.

Don't worry guys, I'm dad now, I'll protect you.

But you can't, you are the same weakling as always. Said Kae

Don't make me want to offer you to the dog as a sacrifice.

Sorry dad, she answered.

I stood still while everyone hid behind my back.

And when the dog was near enough to bite us.
I felt weird, my vision changed and the dog looked different.

I screamed with the sudden change and the dog answered by jumping toward us. Then the next thing I knew was that I hit the dog with my hand and he fell to the ground.
I felt bad for him but also relieved that we were okay.

Wow Feng, how did you do that ? Said Pei Pei

Oh, I don't know. Also, everything looks so weird ...

Your eyes look like dad's when he trains. Plus, you beat the dog. Maybe the transformation jutsu gave you his strenght afterall. Said Hizashi

Yeah, maybe you are right. I answered.

My vision came to normal as I said: Look, the candy shop is just there !

And as soon as the word candy came to our minds, we forgot about the dog incident and ran towards the shop.

When we got there, we felt like in a candy paradise. Chocolate, caramel, cakes and more.

I tried to keep acting as dad but I was amazed, my mouth was hanging open with all those sweets around me. Then the shop owner greet us.

Mr Hyuga, is that you ? Welcome to the shop !
It's been almost a year.
Last time I saw you it was the holiday season.

I looked at him, I got used to being called dad by my siblings in the last minutes, but Mr. Hyuga ? I spaced out a bit.

Then I reacted.

Oh, yes, it's me again and my beautiful kids. I want to buy a lot of candy today !

The shop owner laughed loudly and his eyes sparkled a bit when he said: Then go ahead, I hope your kids feel like trying different candy from my shop. Today I have new samples of cookies and caramel.

Actually we do !

Then I remembered I was dad and corrected.

I mean, I'll buy them all the candy they want.

Then, my brothers selected different kinds of candy and gave it to me.

I put everything in the cashier table. And yes, I felt powerful since I could reach the table.

The shop owner's smile faded a bit when I gave them lots of coins as payment.

According to him we needed more. I worried a bit and told him that I would finish paying tomorrow.

Then is okay, you always gave me good tips. I trust you Mr. Hyuga. You can bring the rest tomorrow. He told me.

We thanked him and left the shop with our hands full.

We reached our goal.

We arrived home and hid our sweet little treasure under my bed.

If I was the eldest, I had the privilege right ?

Then we heard someone coming into our room.
It was mommy, who woke up with our noise.

Dear, you are here. I'm afraid I overslept. ! Mom said.

I totally forgot I looked like dad when mom talked to me. As soon as I saw her, I felt like her little boy. Not his husband. So I answered with a : Don't worry mom, you are just in time.

Then I realized that she thought of me as her husband, when she answered. Right, is dinner time. Have you seen Feng and Tenliene ?

Oh, they are in the bathroom. Said Hiashi

Different bathrooms. Added Hizashi

Good, then wash your hands. I'll prepare the table.
Kae, Pei Pei can you help me please ?

They followed mom and the twins were the only ones in our room besides me.

You were cool Feng, but hurry up and transform before dad arrives with Tenliene for real.

Transformation !

Then I was myself again, not tall, not strong as dad. But It felt great to be me.

When we went to the dinning room dad entered and we froze.
We felt like if a bomb was about to explode.

Good evening kids, where's mom ?

Kitchen. I said. Feeling a little heat in my cheeks.

I'll take a shower first, I'm a little sticky from my harvest work.

Tenliene entered and asked us if we had any questions.

Questions about what ? Said Hiashi.

It was my first day in the ninja academy. Don't you want to know if I had an adventure ?

Believe me, we had enough for today. I said.

She looked angry as she left to greet mom.

That was close, we will have to tell Tenliene and convince her to keep the secret or we will get caught. I thought.

Chapter III - My First and Only Love.

I entered in the dinning room and sat along my kids and Tenten.

I started eating, everything was delicious, but I noticed Feng didn't look well.

He didn't touch his plate and that was the sign of something being wrong.

The last time he didn't want to eat he had eaten all the cookies in the jar, so I knew that something had happened.

I was about to ask when Tenten interrupted me.

Feng, dear, you haven't touched your dinner. Is everything all right ?

I don't feel hungry mom, I want to go to sleep.

My eyes widened with his answer, just as Tenten's and all our kids.

I inmediately got up and checked his forehead. And just as I thought. Feng had a fever.

Son, you are burning up !

But I don't have a cold. He answered, with a slight blush on his face.

A fever means that something is not right dear, it can happen even if you don't have a cold. Does something hurts ? Tenten asked

My head ...

Then I'll take you to bed, it's better for you to rest dear. She added.

The kids looked even more worried than as Tenten and I were.

They were all acting weird tonight. I noticed since I came back from work.

They usually ran towards me and tackled me with a group hug, and today, they looked worried, anxious, but I would take care of that later, Feng needed to rest.

I put him in bed and asked if he needed something else.
A toy, or something to feel better.

And taking a better look I saw little veins near his eyes. Almost dissapearing, but that's how I discovered that my little boy's byakugan had awakened.

Feng, did you perhaps ... started seeing different today ?

How did you know daddy ? He asked with surprise in his litttle eyes.

Near your eyes, there are some little veins that turn visible when your byakugan is activated.

Since when did you start using it, I mean, since when did you start seeing different ?

Today, I felt weird in the afternoon and then it happened.

What were you doing at that moment dear ? Asked Tenten
Who entered into the room and joined our conversation.

We were playing outside ...

It's my fault Neji, I should have checked on them, but I fell asleep. Tenten said almost crying.

Don't apologize, I should have stayed home to check on them. I said feeling bad for Tenten. She wasn't feeling good and I left her alone with our kids.

I hated to see my little Feng feeling sick, but I was so proud of him at the time. My boy awakened his byakugan, at the age of 6.

That would be a problem, since Tenliene was the eldest child.
Feng being younger and yet so powerful.

Life is full of surprises, when he was born he was so weak. Now his byakugan, what other ability will I discover from him ?

Tenten gave him tea and after a while he fell asleep.

Our kids were waiting outside the room. I noticed by the sound of small voices.

Tenten went to the door and said: Please, be quiet kids. Feng isn't feeling well.

Like when he ate all of our cookies ? Asked Hiashi.

No, not like that time dear. Also I want to know if you want dessert.

No, it's okay mommy, we will eat candy tomorrow. Said Hizashi.
It surprised me to hear that.

They didn't want dessert ?
As I said, they were acting weird, and having Feng with his byakugan awakened made me suspect even more.

Something happened today and I needed to know what.

...
The night passed and we started a bright new morning in Konohagakure.

I was walking towards the hokage's office to deliver my mission report.
I was relieved. Feng's fever was gone and his apettite was back to normal.

I felt that relief just for a few minutes.

I walked in front of a candy shop were I used to buy sweets for my kids in the holidays. When the shop owner called me.

Mr. Hyuga you are here ! I knew you'll come back.

Yes, it's me, good morning, good to see you.
May I ask why the excitement in seeing me ?

Oh, well, I thought you would come later or in a few days to pay for the candy you bought yesterday, but it's 8 a.m. and you are already here !

That was it, I knew something had happened yesterday.

Of course. Then can you please, remind me how much was it ? I asked.

Yes, you paid me with coins, but you needed to add a few more in order to finish the payment. Here's the written receipt. I gave you one yesterday, but it's okay, I have my copy here.

Chocolate, caramels and other kinds of candy were bought yesterday by me !

Everything connected inside my brain when I saw the signature at the end of the receipt.

It said, Neji Hyuga, with an ugly 6yo letter. I didn't know if I should feel angry, amazed or embarrased at that time, but I payed and thanked the shop owner. The apology would come later, from the mouths of my children.

I delivered the report and came back home. They were playing in the garden. As if they were so innocent.

Tenten was knitting a tiny shoe near them, sitting on the floor.

I tried to sound calm, I didn't want to scare Tenten.

Morning kids. I need to talk with you.

They all came back running as always, about to hug me when I said: No hugs for now. I want you to tell me first. How could you trick the candy shop owner into thinking it was me who payed for this amount of candy yesterday.

I showed them the receipt with every single kind of candy they bought.

I asked who was the responsible of it.
They seemed so scared I almost felt bad for them, but this was serious, they could have gotten in trouble.

Then I saw Feng taking a step in front of his siblings, as if he were way older than them.

It was me dad. I learned the transformation jutsu when you practiced with Tenliene. And I transformed into you to trick the shop owner. My siblings just kept me company. We just wanted candy, since we couldn't find the ones that you and mommy hide.

I felt amazed, angry and moved by his confession. It was more than obvious that he was even more mature than before. But pretending to be someone else, using a jutsu for his own benefit, was forbidden for all shinobi. It was in the ethical code. And my kids would have to respect that, despite how young they were.

Look Feng, I'm amazed by your skills, despite your age. Being a Ninja means that you want to protect and serve around you. But lying and tricking others just for fun isn't right. And it can lead you to trouble. Please promise me, you'll never do something like that again.

I promise dad, I didn't think It could be dangerous or bad. I'm sorry.

Then we will go to the candy shop and you'll say how sorry you are.

He blushed but agreed, and all of my other children were ready to join.

We should have left, Tenten was surprised at their confession but remained calm. I should have kept my mouth closed. But my curiosity won so I asked:
Feng, what happened before you could use your byakugan yesterday ?

A big, angry dog who jumped at us, was about to bite us. Then I started seeing different and hit it with my hand. Just as you do when you train, and he fell to the ground.

I was astonished by that confession and it seemed that Tenten didn't took Feng's explanation by the good way at all.

She interrupted us.

Dear ... It's coming, right now ...

We hurried to her side and asked if she was okay. Even though It was obvious that the baby was coming, since her water broke.

Then she holded my arm tight and yelled : DEAR, THE BABY ... IS COMING.

Are you sure dear ? I asked

Believe me, this is the 7th. I know when they are coming !

Kids, stay here. Please don't play outside til aunt Hanabi gets here, I'll send a message so she can watch over you.

They were about to cry, so I added: Don't worry kids, smile, you'll have a new brother or sister.

Yes guys, let's go inside and wait til aunt Hanabi gets here. We can see our old photoalbums while we wait, and imagine the new pictures we will take when the baby gets here. Said Feng

I was going to ground him for tricking the shop owner. But after listening that. I realized how noble his little heart was. So I forgave everything. He was a child afterall.

I'll take mom to the hospital, please wait inside. I carried Tenten bridal style, and ran towards the village hospital.

At first I thought the baby was about to come out because Tenten got too stressed by Feng's story, but according to the doctors, it was just a matter of time anyway.

There weren't complications, so after 2 hours, there she was. Our beautiful 7th and last daughter.

She got my eyes ...

Well every single one of our children got my eyes so that wasn't new, but each time I received one of my newborns and looked at them, I felt like the luckiest ninja in the whole world.
I was a dad once again, I knew I had been blessed.

Tenten was tired but smiley.

What a wonderful woman ...

I got a crush on her since we were 13th but I never thought that she would be the mother of my future children.

And when we turned 17 I completelly fell for her. I think it was kind of obvious.

One day our team got to fight against an akatsuki ninja named Kisame, and I noticed she wasn't feeling well. She was tired, but kept fighting just as today.

At the end she collapsed and I caught her just in time.

Then my heart started beating fast and I knew I not only liked her, but that I was in love with her.

I felt her head against my shoulder and despite her hair being a little sweaty, she smelled good. If it wasn't because she incorporated, I don't know if I would have been able to let her go.

We had never hugged before. I had always been so distant ...

I may have seemed like a proud brat to her all those years.

I just smiled to her each time I could. We shook hands once in a while ... And at the end of our trainning we walked together but nothing else.

After that fight against Kisame everything changed.

I started thinking of her when we weren't together...
Now I realize I was missing her.

When I got to train with our team in the mornings and saw her with those beautiful hair buns, my cheeks burned and my stomach started feeling weird. Now I realize that it was love and that I may have blushed all those times.

It makes sense that Lee looked at me and used to ask me how did I feel.

In fact, I didn't know I was in love to the point that one day I got to practice taijutsu with Tenten while Lee practiced with Gai sensei. And my stomach felt weird. Specially each time she was near to me.

I remember as if it were yesterday when she stopped and asked me :

Neji, are you alright ? You look sick.

Once when we were 13yo I fainted in front of her. I over trained that time. I thought it was the same that day.

I need to talk to Gai sensei, I'm not feeling so good. I answered.

Oh, you feel like throwing up ? she asked in a concerned tone.

The thought of fainting or upchuking in front of her seemed terrifying to me. I mean, it wouldn't have mattered to me in the past. Even if I liked her. So why did I want to look so perfect in front of her ?

I was worried to say something embarrasing or doing something lame if she was near.

Why did I want to get her aprovation so bad ?
Now I realize that I wanted her to like me too.

Then I did something I had never done before. I left the training because I wasn't feeling well.

I never missed a trainning session before. Even if it was raining or snowing hard. Even if I had a fever. Even if I had a family problem.

Gai sensei was amazed but of course he let me go and Lee's mouth was hanging open while he looked me leaving.

I arrived to the hyuga compound and alas, as soon as I got home my stomach felt perfect and my cheeks weren't red anymore.

So I decided to do something else I had never done before.

I talked to Hinata about it.

I didn't grow up with a mother nor a father. At least not for long. I had never talked about this with someone else, but since I turned 15, Hinata and I had been getting closer.
Now I saw her as the sister I never had.

I thought that if someone knew what to do about blushing ramdonly it had to be her.

She blushed while I told her what happened in the morning, but remained serious, so I was tempted to laugh and interrupt my narration. After I finished she looked at me for a minute and finally said:

Neji nee-san ... don't you realize you have feelings for Tenten ?

I swallowed and answered feeling a little embarrased:
Why did you get to that conclusion ?

You only blush when you are near her, that feeling inside your stomach is called butterflies and if you want her aprove everything you say and do. It's because you like her.

I was the same as you. I didn't know I had feelings for Naruto til Kiba explained it to me. Now I explain it to you. And I hope everything between you two goes well.

Hinata you are always so quiet, I didn't know you knew about all this. Now I feel so stupid. It looks like we can't learn everything by reading it.

Just be yourself, and you will feel better. That's what kiba told me and now I don't feel as anxious as before when I need to talk.

I smiled and nodded. That Kiba, seemed like a good friend. Now I was wondering if he may have had feelings towards Hinata. He used to defend her when we were younger ...

When I was mean to her ...

The next day I tried to remain calm and it worked just for a few hours ... Because later that day ...

I kissed her for the first time.

We were training near a river when she accidentally fell in it.
I was about to save her but she was always her own knight.

She got out laughing and throwing water playfully at Lee.
I felt jealous, and then felt embarrased for feeling that way.

We had to do our dinner. Lee and Gai sensei collected firewood while I went fishing with Tenten.

We couldn't catch anything at first, but when we finally did I accidentally let it go. I got distracted by her laugh.

I would have gotten mad but she looked too adorable while laughing.
I was dangerously close to her cheek so I couldn't stop myself and kissed it.

She blushed violently but smiled and looked at me for a few minutes as if thinking what do to or think.

I wouldn't have dared to kiss her in the lips. It was Tenten who grabbed my arm and got me close to her.

Then the last thing I knew was that her eyes were close to mine. Her nose connected with mine and my mouth touching hers.

That was my first kiss. I didn't know how long they should last. But it seemed to me that it was the shortest kiss ever.

If you ask me, I still blame Lee for ruining my first kiss.

I mean what a bad timing, he came looking for and yelled:
The bonfire's ready. How about the fish ?
Our lips made that silly sound when we separated and Lee froze at our sight.

Lee didn't talk to us for the rest of the day. But he didn't seem mad. Just uncomfortable.

Nobody told a thing to Gai sensei but he seemed to understand everything.

What happened after that ?

We started our relationship that day since we both knew we liked each other.

Gai sensei got really happy with the news and to this day he says that he and Lee suspected about ourselves since the beginning. And we always laugh at that. It seems like the only ones who didn't know were ourselves.

Dear, are you listening ?

Yes hun, sorry ... I got a bit lost in my thoughts.

I know you are touched by her tenderness. I asked how do you want to call her.

Tenten.

Yes ? She asked

Her name is Tenten, just like my first and only love.

...

It has been almost two months since my little Tenten was born. And I have noticed that all of my other kids already love her. Except one: Hizashi

It is more than obvious that he doesn't like the idea of being a big brother. I mean he has a twin, which is Hiashi but he was born ten minutes earlier than him. I made the mistake of telling them that and since that day he had in mind that he was the youngest child and Hizashi started acting as his big brother.

It didn't matter to me that much. In fact, I found it kind of amusing, but not anymore. This got a little bit out of control.

I started noticing that he was behaving differently when I went with Hiashi and him to the toy store. I wanted to buy some baby toys for Tenten.

It was a rainy saturday afternoon when we went to the village store.

I asked them to look for something nice and soon Hiashi started looking for a cute one but Hizashi remained with me.

Don't you want to look for a toy that Tenten would like ?

Not really dad, all baby toys are boring. Why don't we get a toy that I like too, so she can lend it to me ? He asked.

You already have your own toys my boy. Despite having a twin. You have your own stuff and your brother does too. Besides you already have too many and Tenten doesn't have a single one. Don't you think she would like to have their own too ?

No, dad. She can't decide yet. She can't even talk. I'm starting to think that she doesn't even think.
He answered with a bit of annoyance on his face.

You are wrong son. She does think as much as we do. Why do you think that she cries or laughs ?
That's the way she communicates with us because she doesn't know our language yet.

Dad, what do you think of this one ?
Hiashi interrupted me.

He choose a soft kitty plushie. And I already had some toys in mind so we finished quickly and left the store.

I noticed that Hizashi was frowning. It was kind of obvious that he was getting jealous.

I considered this natural, I mean, it happens to many kids when they have a new brother or sister. So I didn't took to many attention on it. I just thought it was a matter of time for him to accept little Tenten.

When we arrived to the compound Tenten was in the living room, trying to make our baby sleep.
She was singing a lullaby that her mother used to sing for her.

All of our children were near to her, listening to it. And it seemed to me that they were getting sleepy too.
Maybe because it was one of the lullabies she used to sing to all of them.

When the baby closed her eyes Tenten got up and walked slowly towards me.

Her eyes have been sparkling beautifully since she was pregnant. And even a month after giving birth, they kept glowing. Or maybe it is me that can't stop loving her beautiful gaze.

She kissed my lips softly while taking the bag filled with new toys.

Thanks. I know she'll love them. Dinner will be ready in 10.
Kids, please wash your hands. She whispered.

It seemed to be a lovely evening, til I noticed that Hizashi was frowning at the baby and taking his little tongue out towards her while climbing the stairs.

Chapter IV - The Uncrowned (In Hizashi's pov)

I was going upstairs but someone stopped me. It was daddy.
He seemed angry, but I didn't know why.

I saw what you did. He said with an angry voice

What daddy ? I asked him a little scared.

You stuck out your tongue out to your sister. He said.

Before Tenten was born dad had never gotten mad with me about something. I guess he stopped loving me ...

Sorry dad, it wasn't because of Tenten. I accidentally tripped and stuck my tongue out towards a toy in the floor. Because it almost made me fall.

Okay Hizashi, I'll believe you this time. But I don't want to see you doing that anymore. It's too impolite. I don't like that and mom wouldn't either.

I said yes and went upstairs where everyone was drying their hands.

My face was dripping and according to Feng I was crying. But I wasn't. I was just well ... yeah I was crying.

Can you blame me ? Daddy got mad at me.
It was a hard night.

Yes you are crying. Said Feng

I am not. I am so hungry that I'm dripping.

Then hurry up or I'll eat my dinner and then yours too. I'm starving. He said while going downstairs

Dad won't let you Feng ! Said Hiashi, putting a hand in my shoulder.

Why are you dripping ? I know it isn't because you are hungry.

Daddy's mad with me. I said.

But why ? Daddy's never mad at us, we are the youngest.

Not anymore ... We were, but now the youngest is Tenten. I told him.

Oh, you are right, Tenichan is the youngest. I almost forgot ...

Tenichan ? I asked him

Oh yes, mom is calling her like that and so do we. Because her name is just like mom's name and well we want to ...

I don't care !

But I was just going to say ...

I don't care Hiashi. Everything related to her is boring.

How can you say that ? She's adorable and the way she smiles at us is just soooo cute. Oh, I can't wait to seeing how she'll react when she sees the plushie I selected for her. He said.

Oh no, not you. You can't betray me. You are my twin.

Betray you ? Why would you say that ?

Everyone is being nice with the baby, and not with me. It's like if I'm invisible now.

Oh, Hizashi don't feel bad. Everybody still likes you but the baby is small and cute and ...

The baby isn't even cute. She is lazy, bald and doesn't have any teeth.

Hizashi we were all like that, but then BOOM we got hair. BOOM we got teeth. And I don't get why you say she's lazy ...

She sleeps like a bear all day.

So did we when we were babies. He said frowning at me.

Now you are angry too. I added.

Because it doesn't make sense, your being a meanie with Tenichan.

You wouldn't say that if you were me. This morning mommy forgot to kiss my forehead and she used to do it everyday.

Well, that's how spoiled you are. It is not like if you are sick or something.

Wait ... what ?

Sick. Because according to Mom, you need extra love to heal.

That's it !

What now Hizashi ?

Nothing !
Let's go downstairs, I don't feel like crying anymore.

Chapter V - False Alarm

We had dinner just a few hours ago and at 9:30 p.m. All of our kids were already asleep. Even our little Tenten, who was ironically the last one to sleep. Babies ... Their sleep schedule is different from ours, she sleeps many hours in daylight and sometimes at night she is just ... full of energy.

I remember that I looked at Tenten and asked:

So ... What should we do now ? It is just the two of us.

She smirked and got closer to me enough to touch my forehead with hers.

We were about to kiss when we were interrupted by three of our kids calling us.

Hiashi, Feng and Tenliene came downstairs and seemed pretty worried.

What's happening, why are you awake ? I asked them.

Dad, Hiashi ate a sharp thing.

Now my boy, take a deep breath and explain to me. I answered in a calm tone of voice.

I had to be patient with them if they were scared or worried, besides Hiashi looked like if he has been crying.

We were about to sleep ... Hiashi said.

Yes love ? Asked Tenten.

And all of a sudden Hizashi started complaining about his stomach. He says he feels a sharp thing. And I'm scared because he never lies to me and if he were lying ...

Okay, okay calm down son, It's okay, We'll go upstairs. Tenten answered while giving Hiashi a hug.

A lot of things went through my mind at the moment. What if Hizashi ate the little toy that comes with the cereal ?

What if he ate by accident one of my ninja weapons ? If he ate one of our senbon needles I would never forgive myself.

What if he ate one of the chocolate cupcakes that Kae and Pei Pei used to make while playing tea party ? And I say "chocolate" but they are dirt cupcakes that can contain a small hair pin from the ground that maybe fell from their hair ...

Honey, aren't you coming ? Tenten asked.

If it weren't for her I would keep tormenting myself with similar what if questions.

Of course, let's go. I answered.

We entered in our kids room and they were all surrounding Hizashi's bed.

He was complaining indeed and seemed desperate too.

Ohhh I'm sorry my baby, it hurts that much ? Tenten asked while giving Hizashi a kiss on his abdomen.

Hizashi hugged Tenten tight and answered : please mommy, don't go away, stay with me tonight, I'm scared that if I don't get enough love I won't heal.

I sat on his bed too and added: Don't be scared son, mommy and daddy won't leave your bed tonight.

Hizashi smiled and it seemed to be that he wasn't feeling sick anymore, but then he started complaining and Tenten told me to send a message to Konoha's hospital.

I ran outside our compound and knocked the door at the house that was nearest to ours. Since it is a compound all of our family members live convenientely near to us.

I asked to one of my cousins who opened the door, to run towards Konoha hospital and bring medical support.

We tried to entertain Hizashi with stories while we waited but he inisisted on hugging Tenten without letting her go and not healing fast.

Then the medical ninja team arrived and Hizashi seemed pretty scared about it.

The doctor told him that she just wanted to make sure that he didn't eat a sharp thing. She used a jutsu and checked Hizashi's tummy as if it were X rays.

At the end, the doctor told us that there wasn't any strange object inside our boy and Hizashi seemed pretty happy about it.

We were about to relax about it til the doctor said that he suspected that Hizashi had appendicitis and that they would take him to our village hospital to operate on him.

Hizashi's eyes were wide open by the moment. Then he grabbed Tenten's hand and told her something in the ear.

He confessed that he lied about having a sharp thing and that he was actually feeling well.

He was crying but now real tears were failing through his cheeks.

I got really angry and added:
I just can't believe it Hizashi. How could you lie to us ?
To your mom and me ...
All of your brothers were concerned about you !
You could have gone through surgery Hizashi !
You even lied to your twin. And I will not !

Tenten (our baby) started crying. I wasn't noticing but my tone of voice sounded angry and I was almost yelling at my Hizashi.

If was just too much for me. I was already worried by thinking that Hizashi possibly ate a senbon, just after that, a medical ninja says that he needs surgery, then I see him whispering something to Tenten and the last thing I know is that we have to apologize to the doctor because our kid lied about being sick and that he never felt ill in the first place.

And over all that, all of our family members were waiting outside their houses to get some news about Hizashi.

Just as the Uchiha clan used to live in a compound were all the houses that formed the neighborhood were blood related family. We, the hyuga clan, live in the same way. And all of our uncles and cousins were worried because one of our kids was "really sick". What kind of father wouldn't be angry at his son after it ?

I was upset, I must admit. I should have selected my words carefully. If I should have waited til the morning ... But it seems like my nerves got the worse from me.

Hizashi, I will not let these pass through like if it were nothing. I said. I'm dissapointed of you, and tomorrow we'll go to the meeting hall and you will apologize in front of the whole family.

But Daddy, I'm scared of talking in front of people. I'm four. Can't you talk instead of me ? I will bow. He said with tears in his eyes.

No Hizashi, I won't treat you like a little boy anymore, you are too spoiled and you'll have to learn to be honest at all cost.
And also you won't eat dessert for a month.

Ouch. Said Feng empathetically.

Daddy, I'm sorry, I promise that I won't lie anymore. Said Hizashi. In a desperate tone.

No, don't call me daddy. From now on call me father. I won't spoil you anymore. I've been too soft on you all the time. That's why this happened.

He didn't answer. He also stopped crying. I didn't know if that was a good or bad sign.

Go back to sleep kids, tomorrow we will get reunited with our relatives. Your brother will apologize in the afternoon.

Don't call me daddy. I'm dissapointed of you, I won't treat you like a little boy anymore ... Those were the words that kept sounding in my head the next day. Now I feel so regretful about saying that. If I could travel back in time, I would hug Hizashi and I would forgive him. Because now I understand that Hizashi was acting according to what he is ... a 4yo boy that wanted his daddy to give him love and attention.

If I had known what was going to happen the next day, I would have acted different.

In the morning, like at 9 o' clock. I went to our kids room to see if Hizashi was awake. If not I would tell him that It was time to get ready because in the afternoon he would have to apologize, but alas, when I entered, he wasn't on his bed. All of my kids were still asleep. Afterall, they were awake past midnight because of the conmotion.

I went through all of the rooms inside the house. I even checked behind the doors, in the bathrooms, under the tables, under the beds, it was almost 10:30 when Tenten interrupted me.

Dear, I see that you are looking for something. Can I help you ?
Also it is time for us to wake up the kids. They can't eat breakfast at lunch time.

Her eyes looked so kind and our little baby was already in her arms, babbling and grabbing Tenten's shirt with her tiny hand. It was obvious that she wanted breakfast too.

How would I explain that, one of our kids was lost ?

Tenten ... I already went to the kids room and I discovered that ... Hizashi wasn't there. I have been looking around the house for an hour and more. But he's nowhere. I was about to check around the compound, maybe he's at our cousins place.

Tenten didn't answer, but her sweet gaze was now full of concern. It seems like even our baby felt that, because she started crying softly.

You sure he wasn't in the bathroom ? You looked under the bed ? She asked trying to sound calm.

Yes, I did. I feel so stupid Tenten. Not so long ago Hizashi was a baby. I shouldn't have said all those things to him last night.

You were upset, I know, we all were tired and suprised last night but I know we'll find him Neji. He couldn't have gone far. Maybe he's sleeping with Hiashi, you know that they sleep together pretty often.

You are right ! I haven't gone to Hiashi's bed. I answered a little hopeful.

We entered and Tenten started waking up the kids. I went directly to Hiashi's bed. I took out the blankets and he opened his eyes.

They were identical twins and looked almost the same but Hiashi's hair was long, it reached half of his back and Hizashi's hair was short in comparison. Just til his low neck.

In fact, Hiashi looked exactly like me when I was 4yo. Tenten tells me that all the time and I believe it's true.

If you are wondering, Kae and Pei Pei were fraternal twins so we didn't need to change their hairstyles to differentiate them.

Good Morning daddy. He said a little sleepy.

And now I was the one feeling a sharp thing, but in my chest. His voice was identical to Hizashi's. I wanted to hear him calling me again. Where is my little boy ? I kept asking myself.

Morning son. Didn't you sleep with Hizashi ?

He rubbed his eyes and answered: No, daddy, why you ask ?

Hizashi was lost, and if he wasn't at our cousin's place, he could be anywhere around the village, but what concerned me the most was the fact that my 4yo child ran away from home.

Chapter VI - Independence Day (Hizashi's pov)

I woke up before all of my brothers. I couldn't sleep well.

Daddy said he was dissapointed, mommy didn't say anything about it and even Hiashi looked at me like if I had broken one of his toys.

Besides... Talking in front of my great uncle and our other family members made me pretty nervous. One of my uncles was the hokage itself. And I don't know what that word means but according to mommy, it means he's like a super ninja and a kind of king in our village.

"They don't like you anymore Hizashi, let's leave and find a new family." I said to myself.

I took a bag and fill it with what I would need to survive on my own: toys, a plushie and my hat.

I filled it with all the toys I could and left. I would have left a note but I don't know how to write.

I didn't take a shower before leaving because I don't know how to yet.

I walked for years or well I just remember that I got out of our compound and walked a lot. The sun was really hot andafter a while my feet hurted from walking.

If daddy, I mean father would've been here, he would carry me til we got to the place we were going, but now I was on my own and lost. I didn't know were I was going. Also my stomach growled and suddenly having a bag filled just with toys didn't seem like a good idea. I wanted breakfast and a kiss from mommy.

I kept walking, I needed to find a new family soon, but after a while I felt dizzy and everything went black.

When I woke up I was in bed. I had a cold towel in my forehead and a guy with a mask and white hair was looking at me.

Waking up little dude ? He asked in a friendly way.

Where am I and how did I get here ? I asked him a little scared.

I saw you when you fainted and brought you here, how do you feel ? He asked.

I'm hungry and who are you sir, I'm afraid I don't know you.

"I'm afraid ?" "Sir ?" Oh my, and those eyes ... are you perhaps one of the kids of Gai Sensei students ?

You know uncle Gai ? I asked, a little excited.

Let's say that I'm his eternal rival kid.

My daddy and my mommy were their students, yes. I said.

Neji and Tenten Hyuga then.

You know them too ? Who are you sir ? I asked again.

My name is Kakashi Hatake.

Chapter VII - Babysitting all over again (Kakashi's pov)

When I was 12yo, I had to take care of Naruto as a baby. I have to admit that it's cute how he looked just like Minato Sensei. In the same way, it's adorable how this child resembles Neji Hyuga.

So ... Mini Neji. I guess I'll cook something for you. . I said while smiling.

The kid looked at me and answered after a minute: I may look like my dad but he's dissapointed of me. So I'm not a mini him. I'm just Hizashi. He added with a cracked tone.

I admit that even if the Hyuga Clan it's popular by having tense relationships among the family, I thought Neji's generation would be different, but now that I'm looking at his kid in this situation. I guess they keep turning brains into jelly.

I guess you ran away. Haven't you ? I asked.

Let's say I'm looking for a new home since my family doesn't love me anymore.
He explained with a sad voice.

I paused, I understood what was going on so I added in a calm tone: It's okay kid, eat your egg, just don't cry. And after you finish. Take a bath.
Don't take me wrong but those onions in the table aren't the only ones that smell in here. I added in a friendly tone.

Oh, I don't know how to bath ... but I know how to get dressed and ...
He widened his eyes and stopped talking. He bit the egg with the shell on it.

Sir, you didn't take the shell out !

Call me Sensei from now on
Kid. It seems like there's a lot I'll need to teach you.

After teaching him how to peel an egg. I let the kid in the bathtub and explained him how to use soap. He already knew how to wash his hands so the rest was easier.

Hizashi explained why he believes he's unwanted at home and it relieves me to know Neji's generation isn't cruel among the members as in the past. The 1st and 2nd branch families stopped existing and now all of them are equals.

What he has is a bad case of jealously. And as a sensei, It's almost my duty to make this child realize what life is about.

Hizashi, I have to buy some groceries for later. And you are coming with me ! Lesson #1 starts today.

Chapter VIII: Through the eyes of the Genius (Tenten's pov)

It was breaking my heart to see him in this state.
Desperate, sad and overwhelmed by the situation.

Holding our 2 month old in his arms, pretty close to his heart, while looking at the moon, with a lost gaze.

I already tried to give him dinner, but several questions I already made, have been answered with unfocused answers.

- We should go back to sleep and keep looking for him in the morning. I said while hugging his back.

I was worried sick as well, I'm the mom, I feel anxious indeed, my baby was lost, but Neji is devasted since he's blaming himself for everything. He needed me. The man doesn't need to be the strenght all the time. He needs my shoulder more than I need his right now.

Then he whispered a weak: Can't.

I sat next to him and then I saw it. It was the first time in my life, so I couldn't believe it.
Tears were falling through the eyes of the genius. My heart sank, but I wanted to be brave for him, so I took his hand and holded it tight.

I can't sleep, having in mind that he may be lost, in this cold night, hungry, all by himself, in that little body of his. Without a roof to cover his tiny head. I look at our baby and I can't stop thinking that 4 years ago ...

He was a little baby, I know dear. Just like you were, he's a smart and brave boy, so I assure you he's okay right now.
And if we want to find him sooner, you need to rest. Tomorrow at first hour we will call all of our family members and friends, even the hokage himself, but today, close your eyes. And trust that tomorrow you'll have the opportunity to find him with your byakugan.

Neji closed his eyes and nodded slowly. He stood up and kissed our baby's tiny hand and placed her in my arms.

I'll sleep for some hours. You are right Tenten he's fine. He's your son afterall and you are the strongest girl I've ever known.

Our son Neji, ours. I said as we walked inside the house.

Chapter IX: The Hokage's word (Kakashi's pov)

Sir, I mean, Kakashi sensei.

I can't believe that my lesson was to clean all this house.
I thought you would make me a ninja or something cool like the hokage not a housemaid.

When I was a kid I didn't have a mom that would clean and organize everything for me. Learning to put order at your own home is the first step to become a great shinobi. I answered.

The kid looked at me as if I was tricking him. So I added:

I'm not messing with you. I assure you that what you have done, will help you to become a good ninja. I give you the Hokage's word.

The child smiled automatically and added in a joyful tone:

Then I'll believe you. Uncle Naruto's word is always true.

I wasn't surprised by the fact that he ignores that by hokage's word I meant mine. Many children don't know I was the 6th hokage. Which is okay with me. Being unnoticed its a pleasure I wouldn't change for tiring popularity. What surprised me was to see how highly he thinks of Naruto. "Always true" he said. How inoccent kids can be.

Let's sleep then. We will train outdoors tomorrow.

Wait, aren't we having dessert ? He asked while grabbing my arm.

Oh, you are hungry. Well, I have carrots and apples, they are sweet so ...

So, good night sensei. He answered.

And the little brat went straight to my bed, which was the only one in the house. So I walked towards the sofa and grabbed a blanket, thinking about how to teach something to this kid tomorrow that wouldn't make him end with a broken bone.

After a few minutes I noticed he was already asleep but trembling, so I gave him my blanket.

And that gave me an idea. I knew what I would teach him the next day. The river makes you shiver, we would go there for training session.

The cold water from the river with a bright sun would help me to give a good advice and it would help him to understand.

...

It's cold ... I can even see the mist. The forests are too chilly. Said Hizashi while we walked towards the river at 6:10 AM

In an hour you'll complain about the heat !
Come and get your shoes off. Let's see if we can catch something good. I added.

I decided to tell him about me and Minato sensei. How I shared with my dad but not for long. How were my teammates and how we used to fight and also get jealous over silly stuff. (I omitted what happened with them afterwards, since he's a little kid) He payed attention to all of my story and just in rare ocassions interrupted me.

At the end what happened was the obvious, we didn't catch any fish and he started crying. He said he was sorry and that he indeed misses his parents and siblings but that he didn't want to go back because they looked so mad that day, that he believes they don't miss him or love him as they used to.

I recognize that getting a kid to think different is even more difficut than what I thought.

It was almost noon so I catched up something and we had a bonfire. The kid ate but now he looked gloomy.

I already know that he considers me his new family but it was time to take this kid to the Hyuga Compound, he seemed to have learnt the lesson.

It was around 4 or 5 o' clock when we were heading back to his house.

- Kakashi Sensei ...
- What is it ? I asked.
- Are you sure they miss me and want me around again.
- I am. I replied.
- How can you be so sure.
- Because we are family now kid and I want you around and I'm sure I'll miss you afterwards. And since they are your family, they may feel the same.
The kid kept walking with his head down but there was a smile on his face now.

I wasn't expecting that. Neither him, but it seemed to be just what I needed to prove my point.

All of the Hyuga members were there, warm drinks, maybe tea. Naruto was there too, I noticed because of the clothing. Other young ninja as Chino Aburame, Kiba and Rock Lee were there. It was obvious that they had been looking for this kid.
And it looks like I would have my victorious entrance after all this mess.

-You see kid ?
They have been missing you like crazy. I finally added.

Chapter X: Babysitting Mayhem

I woke up at 6 o' clock and went straight to the door. I would be ready to receive my relatives and friends in order to start searching through the village forests.

The first one to meet me was Kiba Inuzuka along with Akamaru.

I've never felt happier to see Kiba before and I have to admit I used to think lowly of him after seeing how Naruto beat him with a fart at the chunnin exams. But I found he's a great ninja after going on some missions with him as a teen and Akamaru skills would help us a lot.

- Thank you so much for coming, I got this but if you need something else I can give it to you. I told him while giving him one of my son used shirts.

- This will be enough Neji. Just let Akamaru do the rest. I promise we will find the kid.

I got interrupted when I was going to thank him. It was my uncle along with all of our cousins and family members, including Hinata and Hanabi.

- We are all here Neji. All of our byakugans together. I'll assure you, he will be found.

- I'm sorry all this wouldn't have happened. If it weren't ...

- No Neji, we are always trying to look for someone to blame. It is better not to focus on something meaningless like that and more in a strategy to fix the problem.

- If there is someone who looks for someone til the end and doesn't rest til he finds it. That would be me Neji.

I looked behing me and there it was. Naruto Uzumaki. The one I laughed of as a kid and that now is standing in front of me, wearing the hokage clothing, offering his help to look for my kid. Hinata and him got married a year before Tenten and me. He doesn't have a son yet but he always understood when I had to skip or refuse to take some ninja missions. Seeing all of them here. I felt so comforted.

Growing up by those years were branches were taken into account, I always felt like a servant. But now I feel like I'm part of a family. Not only blood related people.

Thank you so much for supporting Tenten and me. As soon as our team is settled, we will start.

We were about to start and I had another surprise.
Gai Sensei in his wheel chair, came along with Lee.

- Neji, Tenten, I know how much you must be suffering. That is why I want to stay here and take care of the kids. Lee will help with the baby. Gai sensei added with a warm and comforting tone.

- I can't use ninjutsu Neji, but I'll always help either in one way or the other. The hidden leaf will of fire is in all of us, as long as we want to help the ones in need, specially our family.

I looked at Tenten and we smiled softly at each other. After saying goodbye to our kids and making them promise they would behave well. Hiashi hugged me from behind.

Tenten almost screamed, I was amazed too. His hair was cut just at Hizashi's hair lenght. They looked identical. It seemed he had cut his hair so he could come with us and ask the villagers if they have seen his missing twin who looked exactly like him.

I tried not to cry. I had to be brave in front of Tenten, so we thanked Hiashi and took him with us.

We looked for almost all day.

Through forests, we were looking divided in teams.

Some upon the tress and others on the ground.

My relatives took turns to search but neither of them or akamaru could find my kid.
I kept using my byakugan for hours without stopping. Tenten was worried. According to her I was starting to sweat and my cheeks were getting kind of red. After an hour I felt dizzy. It was already 5:20 PM and according to my uncle. I was developing a fever.

We officially were done for the day, but we wouldn't give up. Tomorrow would be another day, but we didn't have to suffer much longer. Since at evening that very same day while we were reunited outside the house; Gai sensei was besides me, give us motivation as always and Naruto came I told us: We should call more ninja members for tomorrow, also we should ...

And that was when Kakashi Sensei interrupted:

-That won't be necessary. I already saved your butts as I always do.

All of us looked at him with surprised faces without understanding what he meant.
Then I saw a tiny head showing behind his back. It was Hizashi !

We were all silent and then Kakashi added: Go ahead, the public's yours now.

All I know my is that my little kid bowed and said: I'm so sorry, for pretending to be sick at night, I'll never make you worry ...

Tenten ran towards him and didn't let him finish. She kissed him several times and hugged him tight, while crying soundly. Letting go for all of those times that she had been trying not to cry.

All of the people remained still and silent but they were all smiling.

I walked slowly towards him, then I knelt and hugged him.

-Forgive me son. I'm not dissapointed of you, and I'll always feel like it's an honor, to be called daddy by you.
All of our kids joined the hug. And a sudden voice interrupted.

- Saving our butts as always ?
Asked Gai Sensei.
- You heard it well. Said Kakashi.
- Let me remind you that I literally saved yours in different ocassions. For example in the desert ...

And just like that they started arguing as they always do.
And I have to admit, that as a teen I hated to hear their silly discussions. But having my son with me again and seeing them fighting over nothing made me feel like my life got back to normal and I couldn't be happier.

...

A few weeks have passed.

How do you know when your kid is getting hit by puberty ?

Hizashi's behaviour has changed drastically since he came back from his "days with Kakashi Sensei to find himself" that's how he calls it now, maybe because it sounds better than running away.

You see ?
For a little boy as he is, talking that way seems ahead of him.

Now he likes to clean and asks me and Tenten if we need help with something pretty often.

Is it possible for a 5yo to become mature when he's starting childhood ?

Tenten insists that he's just like me when I was his age.

I must admit that in my case, things turned out pretty rough. I had to deal with getting the curse mark in my forehead, seeing my dad suffering because of it and then losing him. That made me age like 10 years. My mind wouldn't be the same after those events.

I'm glad our kids will never face that. Since the branches doesn't exist anymore.

Last week ...

Tenten decided she would retake her kunoichi life. She got a mission with Kiba and Sai to a near land. Of course she refused to go but I convinced her that going would be okay.

-You can't take care of our kids all by yourself dear. She said.

- You take care of them all the time. I answered.

- It's different ... You always help and I'm used to it. I have my ways, I'm the mom. She replied with a sweet gaze.

- Tenten I ... used to think you thought of me as a man capable of doing anything ... I said while rising an eyebrow.

- I do sweetheart, I do. Don't get me wrong ... She said while taking on of my hands into hers.

- Then let me take care of them, once you told me that it doesn't matter if something is done by a girl or a boy.

- When ... did I say that ? She asked.

- You said it to me in the chunnin exams ...
Yamanaka and Haruno were about to fight and back then ...
I thought girls couldn't fight as good as boys do.
I understimated them just because they were females.
Looking at you, being as strong and determined as you are, and how their fight turned out that day. I stopped thinking that way.

Tenten smiled and put our babygirl in my arms. Finally adding :

- Neji Hyuga, you fell for me hard, didn't you ?
Can't believe you still remember things I said 12 years ago.

She agreed and I started taking care of all my kids by myself.

...

I mean what was I thinking ?
The only experience with kids I ever had was ...
I can't even remember, if I ever had once babysat, I'm sure it wasn't good.

A few hours ago Tenten put our baby in my arms and gave me her aproval, while a cheerful Hizashi stood behind me, with a small kershief on his head.

- We got this covered mom, you don't have to worry. He assured her with a confident smile. As if he were as old as we were.

Just 2 hours have passed and I'm more exhausted than after a whole training day with Gai Sensei.

My hair is a mess and there are many parts of my body that feel numb.

Even Hizashi. He has been actually helping me, which makes me realize how much he has matured.

If I needed a feeding bottle or a diaper, he would give it to me as fast as he could.

Nevertheless, I am not only a mess physically, but with simple tasks as taking care of little Tenten.

I think her diaper isn't in the correct position and she doesn't look happy about it. She hasn't stopped crying and to make thinks even worse, I believe I gave her too much porridge, she threw up a little on my shirt and now I even smell like ...

Hizashi's been running around the house these 2 hours, he looks tired but doesn't complain. Which makes me want to carry him and tell him how proud I am. But that must be later. I'm cooking lunch at the same time and he goes to check if the pot keeps bubbling while I watch over Feng and Hiashi playing with something under a rock ...

Are those ... Scorpions ?

Oh my ...

- Hey you two ... What do you think you are doing ? I asked feeling my heart race as crazy.

- Dad, we got these plastic bugs at the village toy store ! Aren't they cool ?

I felt a big relief after realizing they weren't in danger anymore, but naturally it wouldn't last for long.

Hizashi came running and interrupted my sigh.

- Dad, the food isn't bubbling anymore and there is smoke coming out of the pot, it smells like burned.

- Probably because it is ! I said while rushing to the kitchen.
Having into account that the baby is in my arms, I'm afraid her little tummy isn't in the best terms now.
The rice got burned indeed.

- Dad, don't get mad, we can still eat it right ? Asked Hizashi with a concerned look.

Then I saw myself in the near mirror and ...
I realized that I accidentally activated my byakugan.
I looked like a complete freak.
And to think that Tenten managed to look so cute after I came from my ninja missions and received me smelling like fresh flowers, makes me feel like ...

I married a queen.
How I was wrong ...
To think it wouldn't be difficult to match her skill ...

I was feeling even more tired than when we used to practice all the time with Gai sensei.

My arms are going to fall off at this point ...
I said while trying to change little Tenten from one arm to another.

That is why mommy uses the baby carrier. Said Hizashi while shaking his head.

I deactivated my byakugan and smiled.

How could I forget that ?
Tenten looks so cute when she uses that while sewing and ...
Okay, not the time to think about it.

Do you know where it is ? I asked him a little doubtful.
Nevertheless he smiled and answered with a : Be right back !

A few seconds later he brought the bag but I spent 30 more minutes struggling with how to put it on, I managed to get the second rice burned as well.

Something tells me a third one won't do ...

Are you in the mood for ramen ? I asked

Anytime dad ! answered Feng with closed eyes and his arms crossed.

Feng ! How long have you been there ? I asked a little surprised. I didn't notice him behind us and I think Hizashi got surprised too, he had his eyes wide open.

I'm starving !
I followed you both when the rice smelled.
Said Feng while yawning.

I yawned too. They tend to be contagious. The baby yawned as well and I got overwhelmed by her cuteness.

There are grapes in the table Feng, you can ...

He wasn't there !

He's already at the table dad, seems like he already found them. Said Hizashi while rolling his eyes.

I smiled.

Sometimes I just ... feel so grateful with Kakashi sensei for taking care of Hizashi back then.

I would never forgive myself if something bad had happened to him.

Men like Toneri or the ninjas from the cloud village are out there.
Hinata got kidnapped as a toddler and Hanabi went through the same situation years later.

Our eyes ... are seeked all the time because of their power.

A familiar smell got me out of my thoughts and it wasn't rice burning this time.

It was time to change the baby again.
I distracted her with a plushie and she stayed still, so this time I could do the change correctly.

It seems like Gai Sensei was right. You can get better only through constant practice.

Okay ... time to get lunch ! I said while putting her in the carrier and grabbing some coins.

We were about to leave when I noticed something.

What happened to you? I asked Hiashi, Kae and Pei Pei
They were covered in mud from head to toes.

We were playing catch the mud ball.

I have bought you real balls in the toy store, but you decide to play catch the mud ball ...

They smiled at me worriedly.

Even their teeth were covered in dirt for crying out loud !

I'm pretty sure my eyebrow started to twitch.

Sometimes you make me feel so embarrased. Said Hizashi while covering his eyes with his small hand.

His comment, made me feel a little less angrier.

I sighed ...

Go upstairs and take a bath, right now ! I said trying to sound calm. Tenten would have acted that way, she's always so sweet with our children.

I don't know how to bath myself ... Said Hiashi.

I looked at my shirt. I have changed it because the one I was wearing an hour ago smelled and looked bad. Now I would have to get another one.

Please stay clean while I give a bath to your siblings. I said to my remaining clean kids.

Tenliene, Feng. You already heard ! Said Hizashi while heading towards the bathroom.

Umm ... Hizashi you can take a break, you must be tired. I told him wishing he would actually rest.

Nonsense ! Team work's team work. I'll help. He said with his eyes closed.

Then would you check on the baby ? I said while putting Tenten in her cradle.
If she cries or something you let can let me know and help me.

Of course ! He said while sitting next to the baby.

I went upstairs and after giving the twins and then Hiashi a bath.

It's funny to think how easy the next step came to me. Having long hair and all that, it wasn't a problem to comb theirs and put them in a nice way.

There you go, I said while finishing Kae's hair.

Then Hiashi come he...

My stomach made a huge growl.

Right ... It was lunch time and I had breakfast hours ago. I said.

They blushed a little and started laughing.

Let's go downstairs, you must be hungry too. I said while strocking Hiashi.

Hizashi entered and interrupted me.
The baby was in his arms.

Dad, She's crying ! Yelled Hizashi.

Hizashi you carried the baby all by yourself here ?
She's still too heavy for you !
What if you both fell, don't ever do that again ! I said sounding a little angry, but actually I was feeling worried.

Sorry dad, but I thought that I would be better to bring her up
instead of leaving her alone, what if she gets hurt ? He replied.

She was crying indeed, probably because she was feeling hungry too.

Hizashi put her in my arms.

There, there. Don't you cry, daddy's here. I'll give you your bottle okay ?

Dad ! Feng is getting the fridge empty all by himself ! Said Tenliene in an angry tone, entering to the bathroom.

Kids, you need to stop entering while yelling like that. I said trying to control my nerves.
There was obviously something that I wasn't doing well. I mean Tenten always seemed to have everything under control.

What now ? I said while trying to calm the baby.

He already ate all the grapes and now he's eating all the bread in the kitchen. She said in an annoyed tone.

I left the bathroom and all of them followed me. I could barely move with them walking so close to me.

Kids give me some space would ya ? I'll fall if you walk so close to me.

I managed to get to the kitchen and Feng was already sleeping in the next couch.

Seems like he was the only one who have had lunch.

I didn't wake him up, maybe having one of them sleeping was a good thing.

I made a baby bottle for Tenten and started feeding her.

We all needed to lunch so we had leave the house ...

I finally said:

Kids, time to call your uncle.

I sighed.
I had to carry the baby, and carry Feng too.

Nevertheless, all I thought while walking there was:
Com'on, I'm a twenty four years old jounin, this shouldn't be as hard for me.

So, why does it feel like the most stressful mission ever ? I said while placing Feng on my back, without realizing I was thinking aloud til Hizashi interrupted me.

_ Com'on Hizashi, don't give up, this shouldn't be hard for a four year old ninja.

I smiled ...

Seeing my kid encouraging himself after listening to me revigorized me.
As much as for carrying Feng and little Tenten at the same time.

I said then:
Kids, we will follow 2 rules before leaving our compound:

First: Try not to wake up Feng, or there will be a smaller amount of lunch.

Second: Please hold hands while we walk towards Uncle's Lee house. Got it ?

Just after getting their affirmative reply in unison we left.

We walked for what it seemed hours. Probably because I had to stop more than once, because someone need to go, to drink water or just rest.
I understand that their tiny legs get tired easily and I shouldn't be putting them in this situation either, but desperate needs require desperate measures.

Finally we got to the door, who opened to show something I wasn't expecting ...

Lee opened the door and a girl with our ninja uniform was hugging him ...

Neji ! What a youthful surprise ! Welcome, you are all visiting today ?

Thanks Lee, I, I'm sorry we ... the kids ... we don't want to bother, kids let's go, we will come another day. I said while smiling nervously.

My cheeks sere probably red. This was the first time I saw Lee with a girl. Does he has a girlfriend now ?
Since I became a parent, I haven't been too informed about my closest friend's life. Which makes me feel really bad for suddenly showing up at his house, and for what ?
Making him help taking care of my kids ?

Shame on me ...

Please come in, we were about to eat curry ! Said Lee.

I was hungry yes, but too ashamed to enter now. This girl didn't seem to be from our village, yet I didn't notice her headband either.

Thanks Lee ... but there's somewhere I just remembered that we need to go first and ... I abruptly paused.

The baby started crying really hard, and by the smell I could tell what was the reason.

I smiled nervously at Lee and the kunoichi.

Diaper change ! Oh, well, seems like I'll have to ...

Something moved in my back and my eyes widened, seems like hearing the baby cry, woke up Feng.

_ Smells like curry, he said with his eyes not completely open and turning his head around like trying to focus, maybe getting hit by the realization that we weren't in the living room.

Then I finally added:

I mean, thanks Lee we are getting in.
Kids remember to let your shoes outside.

All I thought as I sat in the dinning room was about how I don't tolerate spicy food very well.

When I was 14 we had a mission and Tenten fed me with curry.
That was the day I decided that I would never eat spicy food ever again.

I couldn't even hold my chopsticks properly.
I took a deep breath then and repeated to myself: Just swallow, your kids won't eat either if you don't start.

Seconds please ?

I paused ...
It seemed like I wouldn't be the first one to dig in.
My 6yo son already ate his bowl and asked Lee for a second.

That didn't help too much anyway, the rest of my kids were staring at their bowls as if they expected them to walk and leave.

Look, mine's moving !
Said Hiashi with an excited look on his face.

I stared with horror at the bowl, it was just bubbling but it seemed like it was about to explote or move, so my boy wasn't too far from reality.

I stood up and thanked Lee then.

Thanks Lee, I really appreciate your help but I don't think my kids will tolerate the curry, I should better buy them something at Ichiraku.

Oh, I'm in ! Said Feng

No, you'll stay, I'm sure that if I take you there, we will never leave.

Can he wait here Lee ?

It's okay Neji, he can stay with us, I also remember how you felt about curry years ago, I'm not offended or anything, seems like you can have seconds Feng ! Exclaimed Lee.

That made me think how
I've always been so hard on Lee. I mean, always acting like if I were older than him or whatever, but years have passed and I've learned how to be kinder with him and people in general. I also discovered how strong and dedicated he was. He wasn't lame but actually someone to admire.

I went towards Ichiraku. I was planning on getting ramen in the first place anyway.

Lee started helping us with babysitting since Feng was a newborn so he is used to him.
And when I came back Feng ran towards me and grabbed my sleeve.
_Dad, dad, you wouldn't believe it. He said in an excited tone.

What is it ? I asked him expecting something like him founding a rock, a toad or something.

Uncle Lee and her girlfriend got a smooch contest.

My face probably got red by listening to it.

I didn't know what to answer.
So when I finally opened my mouth, my kid said:

I wasn't spying or anything !
After finishing my second bowl of curry, I got sleepy again for a bit and when I woke up I was in uncle's Lee bed upstairs, it seems like I fell asleep in the kitchen and he carried me to his bedroom, then I went downstairs for a glass of water when I saw uncle Lee hugging that kunoichi and ...

Please Feng, lower your voice ! I added in a low but imperative tone.

Well, they were kissing their lips like mommy and you did once.

At that sentence my face got completely red. The whole incident came to my mind.

It was a rainy morning in Konoha, and our kids were playing indoors because of it and Tenten decided it was the perfect day for some warm cookies.

It was different that time, since It would be my first time baking along her.

We started with the flour, adding the ingredients for the mix.

The kids were playing with their toys upstairs so we gave each other smooches while mixing the ingredients, thinking we were alone.

We were using small molds so the kids wouldn't have a big portion of sugar cookies and suddenly, Tenten hugged my back and I have to admit that whenever she hugs me from behind I get those butterflies all over again, as if we were seventeen.

By the time we put them in the oven we started a smooch combo.
We kissed and for a moment we forgot, our kids could come down any minute.
When we stopped, a sudden realization make us get pale.

Our Feng was near the kitchen entrance. Since we are barefoot indoors, we didn't hear him come.

What was that ? He asked in an amazed tone. Daddy why were you bitting mommy's lips ?

It ... it wasn't ... I wasn't bitting mommy. I just kissed her. I replied while blushing violently.

I didn't know kisses could be like that. Nobody has kissed me that way. He said a little thoughtful.

My boy, this is a kiss you only give when you get older okay, when you become a husband and ...

Ewww okay, I didn't want to do it anyway. Adults are always weird. He finally said.

Also Feng, how long have you been standing there ? I asked, hoping he weren't there for long.

The cookies smelled good so I came to eat mine.

Oh, they will be ready for dinner son, I answered.

But ... that will take forever ! He added in a frustrated tone.

Just be patient, they will be ready in some minutes. Said Tenten

Honey, you shouldn't give him the privilege. I told her.

It's okay dear, he can have just one before dinner.

And since I couldn't say no to her, we gave Feng a cookie as soon as they got ready.

He ate it happily and asked for a second but Tenten told him, he would have it for dinner.

We put all of them in a jar and went upstairs to see how our kids were doing and Feng stayed downstairs with Little Tenten, who was the only one besides him who saw us kissing.

What we didn't think about was that Feng would eat the whole jar by himself.

When we came back the jar seemed untouched, but after the minutes were passing and Tenten and I were doing some other chores and also checking on the baby, the jar started losing more and more cookies, til it got almost empty.

I didn't said a word about it to Feng, even though Tenten and I knew it was him.

One minute before dinner the jar got empty and Tenten and I started thinking in a way to talk with him about it.
At dinner time he refused to eat and the reason was obvious.

Seems like the cookies in the jar dissapeared, said Tenten.

What do you think it happened hun, I asked.

Maybe, the mice ate them all said Feng, and we made an effort to look serious about it.
We let him go to bed without finishing the whole dinner since we already knew why he wasn't too hungry.

And finally Tenten and I entered in our bedroom.

Baking together made me want to cuddle all night with her.

She opened a journal that she had next to our bed.

And started writing on it.

What are you writing about dear ? I asked while kissing her cheek.

What we did today, I don't want to forget how lovely this day has been.

I kept seeing the journal. In the page before that one, there was a picture of Tenten with lady Tsunade.

They spent a summer training together before having our first baby.

I will never forgive myself for the times I declined to spend more time with her.

The day that Tsunade sama came to Konoha for the first time we were tweens.

Tenten asked me to go with her and I said no.

So, now I try to enjoy all the time we get together.

After finishing his writing, she looked back at me, and I kissed her in the nose and she snickered.

What's into you my Neji ? Your being extra lovey dovey with me today. She added in a playful tone.

I just, remembered how much I love you.
What do you say about having our eight one ? I asked while hugging her and placing my head against her back.

You mean our 8th kid ? She asked while opening her eyes with surprise and a little bit of amusement.

Yes, love, I think little Tenten would love to be a big sister. I added playfuly.

Tenten then got close to me and ...

The door ...

Someone was knocking at the door ...

I went to open it and what I saw killed all the romantic mood Tenten and me were having just a moment before.

It was Feng of course, we totally forgot about the cookie incident.

His face looked kind of blue and he looked like he was about to cry.

What is it my boy ? Tenten asked while kneeling next to him, even though we already knew what was happening.

I need to confess. He said.

The mice ...
That was the only thing he said before passing out in my arms.
My byakugan got activated instantly. I panicked, it was the first time one of our kids fainted.

We called some medical ninja members and they healed Feng with a special medicine that came in small pills that they carefully placed in his little lips.

He will be completely recovered by tomorrow's morning, the elder medical ninja stated.

You sure it isn't serious ? He fainted ... and maybe he ...

It was due to a strong stomach ache. He just overate.
It was too much food for a tiny stomach, but indigestion it's really common in children, and having into account how many kids you have to take care of, it's normal that these things may happen. Don't blame yourselves. He said while looking at us in a fatherly way.

We looked at our son. He was sleeping peacefuly by the moment, the medicine got rid of the paleness and made the slight blush return to his cheeks.

We thanked the doctor and slept with Feng in our room so we could keep and eye on him.

Having our eight one you said ? Asked Tenten while rising and eyebrow.

I know, I know, seems like you shouldn't add this in your journal and like little Tenten is officially our last baby.

The point is ...
Everything starts with a smooch contest and if you relax too much, you suddenly end with a new baby, cookie incidents and a whole weight of responsability.

Are they married daddy ?
Feng asked me, taking me out of my thoughts.

I looked back at his big light lavender eyes and said: Knowing Uncle Lee, they probably will my son.

A few minutes later I had a chat with Lee:

So how long have you been dating her ? I asked Lee, not daring to rise my gaze. I was embarrased enough.

It's been like, 2 months already. He said in a shy tone.

Lee, I've been thinking and well, not to sound like a dad or anything but, has you can see, parenthood can be a dream come true and a nightmare at the same time. Always a good thing of course, you would never regret it, I never do it.
But it is difficult ... Tenten and I ...

Have gone through lots of parenthood troubles, he sayed, somehow completing my sentence perfectly.

We, I mean Tenten, Gai sensei and me, wish you always the best and well, if you want to go serious with her that's amazing, but if you are both just taking your time and just seeing if your relationship may work it's okay too. I, I mean we will always support you.
Even if you suddenly, don't know, have a baby ...

Lee, who was respectfully listening without interrupting me by the moment, finally added:

Is that what you are worried about ? He asked while trying not to laugh his lungs off.
Oh Neji, we are not getting our relationship to that extreme, at least not by the moment.
I well, she's my first girlfriend and I really feel like I love her.
I feel loved too but I can't say we are getting married, you know ... It's too soon, and I don't want to rush ... so kids ...

Not on your plans then. I added in a slow tone while looking at him.

Not in my short term projects, but definitely in my long term there will be my son. I even decided thst if I get a boy, I would call him Metal Lee, I'm sure about it, If I'm sure about something, it is the fact that I'll be a good father Neji ! Just like Gai sensei has been to me.
He's not my real father but you know, being a father is in my future plans, even if I had to be a single dad, I would do it without complaints. He said.

I know you will be a good one indeed, seeing how devoted you normally act on the ninja arts. I added while patting his shoulder twice.

He smiled and after a pause he added:

Want some curry ?

I'll pass, I replied, while smiling a bit.

Lee, you seem to be good at doing many things at the same time.
Would you like to practice for future parenthood ?
The compound is almost exploding and tomorrow in the morning my wife is coming. I added while getting up from the dinning room.

...

Lee came home with us and in a matter of 2 hours the house got completely organized.

He even seemed to have enjoyed putting everything in its place; or the place he thought our things should be, I mean. It's not like he already knew how our stuff was placed before it got disorganized.

When he showed me the final result he said:

This is how I organize my scrolls at my place, so keep them in these way from now on, all these only for sky scrolls, these for earth and these for water. I assure you that It will save you a lot of time.
I also put the alarm clock in the kitchen, you will need it every time you cook, so rice or noddles won't end burned ever again, you can take it upstairs to your bedroom at night.

I nodded while giving him a smile with my eyes closed.

The evening came and I was finally starting to feel completely relieved.

Little Tenten was asleep, and my kids were trying a new way of exercising outside with Lee, according to him, he mastered the art of Zumba some months ago.

My little hurricanes will be tired after that session, they will probably sleep without waking up until tomorrow's morning and the only thing that my beautiful Tenten will have to worry about will be the usual: Figuring out a way to feed Feng every time he yawns.

I smiled, I felt as if a huge storm had passed.

…

What I did not know was that a sleepless night was waiting for me.

Lee left the compound at 8 PM, and to my biggest joy he managed to get all my kids in bed at that hour, ready to sleep.

I thanked him like crazy, it was the first time I bowed that much to Lee.

It seemed like our roles had switched up.
He seemed to be the father of the year and I was starting to act like him.

"Good Night my youthful newphews, sweet dreams."
He said while wavibg his hand in farewell.

Night Uncle Lee, you are the best. Said Hizashi

Please come another day to play. Added Kei

And other peaceful comments were heard in answer to him.

I was about to sleep at 9 o' clock. It was early but I was really tired. It was a long day. Tomorrow my Tenten would be back so I needed to gather strenght by resting well.

I realized that it wouldn't be possible since the kids asked for many things that night.

Tenten my love, tell me what should I do now ...

I thought to myself.

This is the end of season 1 of my story or the end of part one whatever, season 2 is currently being written. Thanks for reading til here and hope you enjoy part 2 when I publish it.